Sunderland Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, E, SE
Wind
W
Surf Height
Thigh to head high.
Tide
Works on all tides but mid best.
Sunderland Surf Guide
There are some classic breaks in the Northeast worth travelling for - this isn't really one of them. That doesn't mean its not a fun spot. To the north of the mouth of the Wear is a long, curved breakwater at Roker Beach. There's a right that wedges off the northern side of the wall creating fun waves in small clean swells, whereas on the other side of the breakwater, inside the rivermouth area, there's a peak with short rights and longer lefts that only works in massive swells. Water quality can be pretty poor.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Best for intermediate, beginners beware of rips.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Chilled.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty quiet but small take off point.
Spot Rating
Poor
Fun, peaky waves.
Shoulder Burn
Light
OK when small.
Water Quality
Fair
Can get nasty when it rains.
Hazards
Can be wedgy and rippy when bigger.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Park at Harbour View car park on Marine Walk.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
September - November for the right, December - February for the peak.
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